We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!
Long Valley Middle School
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
Highlights from Last Week
PENNY WARS: Thank you to the LVMS PTA for holding Penny Wars last week. Included are the results:
The Results from Penny Wars are in!
8th place - 8-1: 10 pts
7th place - 8-2: 20 pts
6th place - 7-2: 30 pts
5th place - 6-2: 40 pts
4th place - 6-1: 50 pts
3rd place - 7-1: 60 pts
2nd place -6-3: 70 pts
1st place - 7-3: 100 pts
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Parent teacher conferences were held last week. If you have any questions, please reach directly to your child's team of teachers.
MARKING PERIOD 1 CONCLUDES: As of 11/4 MP1 has concluded. The OnCourse Portal will close to students and families while grades are being finalized.
Upcoming Dates
NOVEMBER
Week of 11/11- PTA Sponsored Book Fair
11/12- Fall Picture Retakes - More Information below!
11/27- Early Dismissal Day
11/28-11/29- SCHOOL CLOSED - Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
12/4- Winter Orchestra Concert 7PM
12/5- Winter Band / Choir Concert 7PM
12/20- Early Dismissal Day
12/23-1/1- SCHOOL CLOSED - Winter Break
Reminders
ONCOURSE PORTAL TO REOPEN: OnCourse will reopen with finalized MP 1 grades at the end of the day on Wednesday, November 13th.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY: Tuesday, November 12th is Fall Picture Retake day. More Information Included below!
Lunch Menus & Announcements
LVMS Lunch Menus and Information
Daily Announcements
Did you know the daily announcements that are made each morning are also available on our website? Stay informed with what the students hear each morning by visiting our website!
Fall Picture Retake Day
Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, November 12th
Students that missed picture day (on 10/2/24) are required to have their photo taken on 11/12
Any student that purchased a picture packages and wants a retake, the photos must be returned to the photographer on the morning of Picture Retake Day (11/12)
2024 Picture Order Information
http://www.lorsstudio.com/undergrads/order/
Online Login Code: 25-23LV
Please direct all questions to Lors Studio at 908-964-0847 or customerservice@lorsstudio.com
Attention 8th Grade Students and Families!
As our 8th Grade Class settles into their final year at Long Valley Middle School, we will begin preparing them for their transition into high school. Included you will see some "Dates to Remember" for the Class of 2025. These dates help explain the high school orientation process. If you have any additional questions, please check Ms. Denny's website under the "High School Preparation" tab or reach out to her directly with any additional questions at kdenny@wtschools.org.
For full list of dates please CLICK HERE
2024-2025 Yearbook Information
Orders for the 2024-25 LVMS Yearbook are now OPEN!
Early Order Special - Order before January 15, 2025 and the Yearbook is $25.00
Regular Price after 1/15/25 is $30.00
https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/general/homepage?portal=true
School Code: 4877
8th Grade Ads
The Yearbook Staff at Long Valley Middle School invites you to make a memorable addition to the 2024-25 Yearbook in the form of a WELL WISHER. Some parents surprise their graduate with this gift. All Ads must be purchased by February 15, 2025. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS will be accepted beyond that submission date. Only one ad per student is allowed.
Winter Sports 2024-25
The deadline to submit paperwork and physicals for Winter Sports has closed!
Tryouts for Boys and Girls Basketball are scheduled for 11/11 - 11/13 from 3:30 - 5pm
Athletes must plan on attending ALL tryout days!
Included are the Winter 2024-25 Sports Offered at LVMS (separate links include additional information to coach website / tentative scheduling)
Boys Basketball (7th / 8th Grade) Coach: Mr. Kyle Kays
Girls Basketball (7th / 8th Grade) Coach: Ms. Kristin Denny
Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.
PTA Events & Information
BECOME A PTA MEMBER!
It's not too late to become a PTA member for the 2024-25 School Year!
https://lvms.givebacks.com/store
LVMS SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE NOW!
CICK HERE to purchase LVMS Spirit Wear!
The Scholastic Book Fair is Back!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at LVMS November 12th - 15th. Students can shop during the school day. More information:
eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/longvalleyms
Volunteer: We have a few slots left - please consider signing up to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AACA722A0FE3-52345740-lvms?useFullSite=true#/
Schedule for Students:
Tuesday, Nov. 12th - House 1 Students
Wednesday, Nov. 13th - House 2 Students
Thursday, Nov. 14th - House 3 Students
Friday, Nov. 15th - additional opportunity to shop during support periods only
This year the LVMS PTA is partnering with GotSneakers as a year-round fundraiser. To participate, simply drop your pairs of used athletic shoes in the available box that will be located in the LVMS lobby starting September 17. If you would like to know more about GotSneakers and their mission to reduce waste, you can read about them here.
NOVEMBER PTA MEETING
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the LVMS Library (additional information / virtual link to be shared later)
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longvalleyms1
X: @WTSchools
School Day Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:25 PM
LVMS Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LVMS Principal - Mr. Mark Ippolito
LVMS Asst. Principal - Mr. Michael Mirabella
